FEATURES
How Triathlon Makes a Better Mom...
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Friday, 11 May 2018 23:20
By Susan Lacke (triathlete.com)
In a lot of ways, being a triathlete is not that different from being a mom. Both roles are tough, unpredictable, and require calm problem-solving on the fly. Both roles foster a new appreciation for the what the human body can do. And both roles are hugely rewarding. It makes sense, then, that moms make great triathletes. As it turns out, it works the other way, too. To celebrate Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13), we asked triathlete moms about what they’ve experienced in this intersection of tri-ing and mom-ming. Their answers ranged from poignant to humorous to inspirational.
“Triathlon has been a great way for me to reconnect with my collegiate son. We have had a blast discovering tris together, including doing a half-iron together this past fall. We even got one of his younger brothers to do one with us! Driving out with him to nationals in Omaha from New Jersey will rank as one of my favorite road trips of all time, especially since he is graduating and moving farther away this summer.” – Kris Byrnes ...
The Secret is: There's No Secret....
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Friday, 11 May 2018 23:10
By Kelly O'Mara (The Salty Triathlete - triathlete.com)
Look for a new “A Brief Complaint from a Salty Triathlete” from Kelly O’Mara every month in Triathlete magazine.
There it was, right in front of my eyes: “Read Jan Frodeno’s Mental Trick That Helped Him Win Kona.” Yes, I was going to learn the secret! I’d be unstoppable! I clicked on the headline and started reading.
Turns out, Frodo tries not to think about the whole race all at once. He likes to break the day up into sections and bits that are easier to tackle mentally.
No kidding.
That’s not so much a secret or a trick, as a well-established mental race tactic packaged in trick’s clothing. And it’s one I, theoretically, already know. I already know no one should ever think about the entirety of an Ironman stretched out in front of them. I know I’m supposed to focus on one chunk at a time in a race. Yet, clearly, I’m no Jan Frodeno. What am I doing wrong? ...
New Friendships and Self-Improvement...
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Thursday, 10 May 2018 23:10
By Jodelle Migely
For many, if not all of us, the sport of triathlon has in some way impacted our lives in a meaningful way. This gratitude we feel towards the sport is the exact reason why we have created Forte Trialthon Club for kids. This Spring/Summer, a handful of dedicated, competitive and passionate women are offering up the opportunity for boys and girls age 8-14 to start building a foundation to learn and love the sport of triathlon.
The idea for Forte Triathlon Club for kids started on the way back to the Twin Cities after volunteering at Ironman Wisconsin last September. Two conversations collided serendipitously. The first, a conversation about the significance of learning to love a sport that you can do your whole life. The second about kids and the opportunities they have to play sports today.
With the level of competition surrounding youth sports, and limited numbers of athletes allowed onto teams, how do we keep kids active? How do we teach them that being active is awesome and feels good? The sport of triathlon is a place to grow, learn, challenge yourself, make new friends and demand a better version of yourself! ...
IMPORTANT Updates....Doing His Part...
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Wednesday, 02 May 2018 23:20
By Mitchell Clayton (mitchellclaytontriblog.wordpress.com)
(Posted on April 3, 2018 by Mitch)
Over the past month or two I had been posting training updates every 6 days or so, and its been a longer while since my last post! I don’t want to write on-an-on, so here are some bullet points highlighting what I’ve been up to…
- I took the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) on Saturday, March 24. So, my training block leading up to that date was mostly skipped or significantly shortened. That Saturday also started my spring break, and I only ran once or twice over break because I was exhausted from all of my preparations for the MCAT, and because I traveled a bit (Bayfield, Wisconsin once and Duluth twice).
- SO, I plan to get back on track with my training sometime this week.
My Every Damn Day List...
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Thursday, 26 April 2018 23:20
By Erin Klegstad (sweetsweatlife.com)
Winter was rough this year – the dark subzero days just never seemed to end. Maybe getting through a Minnesnowta winter is another form of endurance training? Like any race, there was a lotof positive self-talk to remind me that there was no possible way it could stay cold and snowy and bundled in an ankle-length down jacket forever… right? (For the record, I wore mine nearly every day from October to mid-April this year – seven months, people!)
In addition to the positive self-talk, there were also little things I did to keep my spirits up. Pretty mundane things, actually, but nonetheless they brought small moments of sunshine + happiness to each day. I didn’t have a name for them until I read a blog post from Yes and Yes.
The every damn day list.
Ah-ha! ...
